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How does the Milky Way compare to other spiral galaxies in size?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The number of protons in the nucleus determines which element it is.
 
  a. True
  b. False
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Answer to Question 1

The Milky Way is a large spiral. It is larger and more luminous than most spirals, but there are spiral galaxies that are significantly larger.

Answer to Question 2

True



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